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Post by maxinep on Oct 19, 2008 14:33:16 GMT
I haven't ridden since I was pregnant with my now 15 year old, as I put too much weight on, but have really missed it.
Just before the summer show this year I decided the only thing stopping me riding was me, so I started a diet the weekend of the show and promised myself that when I lost 50 pounds I would have a riding lesson as a treat, not really thinking it would happen.
Well................ 13 weeks on, I have lost 46 of the 50 pounds and just booked a lesson for 2 weeks today! Oh my god, I am really scared now and have got to try and spend the next two weeks not backing out!!
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Post by titch on Oct 19, 2008 18:58:14 GMT
Wow!! Congratulations hope it a;; goes well let us know.x
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Post by maxinep on Oct 19, 2008 19:08:33 GMT
I will, but I will also make sure there is no photographic evidence!
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Post by mrogers on Oct 19, 2008 19:40:13 GMT
well done. Must be soooo proud of yourself
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Post by allyscallywag1 on Oct 19, 2008 20:33:16 GMT
Well done Maxine - pass me the diet sheet!!
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Post by medwinatswpa on Oct 20, 2008 7:36:32 GMT
I have nothing but admiration for this lady - I cannot loose the couple of stone I want to get rid off yet Maxine has lost twice that already and it shows! She looks fab!
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Post by kitty on Oct 20, 2008 12:36:56 GMT
Yes, diet sheet please and a big WELL DONE to you xx
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Post by cobbledegook on Oct 20, 2008 18:44:01 GMT
That is fantastic news and such an achievement, well done!!! You should be very proud of yourself.
I too am on that long journey-started weight watchers last week. Lost 3lbs so far!
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Post by jacob on Oct 20, 2008 18:57:26 GMT
wow, well done you, wish I could lose some weight
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Post by maxinep on Oct 20, 2008 19:46:28 GMT
Thanks all, but it's the tip of a very large iceberg!!
A long way to go yet, but determined to get there - fourth stone by Christmas and I might treat myself to a roast potato on the day ;D
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Post by jayw on Oct 21, 2008 15:12:12 GMT
Well done you. I have battled all my life with my weight and know how hard it is. All the best and really enjoy your lesson. You have deserved it, go for it!!
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Post by mrogers on Oct 21, 2008 18:32:22 GMT
Wow. Maxine. Well done. U go girl. Wont recognise you at Chepstow next year. Mo
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Post by maxinep on Oct 30, 2008 13:11:50 GMT
Well, getting closer! Been out and spent my birthday money from hubby on hat, boots, whip and gloves (world is not ready for me in jods yet!). Bumped into riding teacher and asked her if she was sure she had a horse big enough and steady enough for me and she told me to stop being a wuss and have some faith in myself! Just had my weekly weigh in and ................................(drum roll) have lost 50lbs exactly ;D I am really pleased, but now there is no excuse for not going because I have hit my riding lesson target  Three days to go! |
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Post by anotherdeal1 on Oct 30, 2008 13:19:59 GMT
Im sure you will be fine have a little faith and ENJOY ;D
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Post by maxinep on Nov 2, 2008 14:27:44 GMT
Been and done it and I survived!!!!!!!! Went and bought sports bra yesterday, just in case I couldn't do a rising trot and bobbed around! Got there and the riding school had been very considerate, everyone there to greet me and give me encouragement. They put me on a Haflinger that I was told was strong, forward going but safe - and he was all three! I managed to walk, trot (rising and sitting) and canter and ride without stirrups, although none of them with any real style!! I had a bit of trouble with him cutting corners but I managed to stay on and keep up with everybody else, although only five minutes into the hour lesson I was breathing like I'd run a marathon and my face was beetroot! I dismounted like a sack of spuds and am now walking like a cowboy, I hurt in strange places, but I had a great time and can't wait for my next lesson. With a bit of luck it will have lost me another pound or two as well  |
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